OTCPBC Diana Johnson-Ford 1110 Kriss Lane Jupiter, FL 33458
ENTRY METHOD: FIRST RECEIVED ENTRIES WILL OPEN ON Wednesday, December 12, 2018, 9:00 am EST, at the Trial Secretary s address. All entries received before this date will be returned. Overnight or certified mail must be sent with the No Signature Required waiver signed. ENTRIES CLOSE ON Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at 8:00pm EST, after which time entries cannot be accepted, cancelled, altered, or substituted except as provided for in Chapter 11, Section 6 of the Rules Applying to Dog Shows. Envelopes/transactions containing entries for more than the ten (10) dog maximum and/or entries received prior to the opening date shall be treated as an invalid entry and shall be returned to the sender. PREMIUM LIST OBEDIENCE TRAINING CLUB OF PALM BEACH COUNTY LOCATION CHILDREN S HOME SOCIETY 3333 FOREST HILL BLVD WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33406 www.otcpbc.org A.K.C. Licensed Established 1953 AKC SCENT WORK EXTERIOR SEARCH ALL LEVELS Saturday, January 26, 2019 # 2019028408 # 2019028409 Sunday, January 27, 2019 # 2019028410 #2019028411 ENTRY LIMITS 80 runs per trial, both days CERTIFICATION Permission is granted by the American Kennel Club for the holding of this event under American Kennel Club rules and regulations. Gina DiNardo, Secretary
OBEDIENCE TRAINING CLUB OF PALM BEACH COUNTY Scent Work Trial Hours: Saturday, Sunday 8:00am to 5:00pm Check-in from 8:00-8:30 am daily Handler s Briefing at 8:15 am, first dog to follow, NO DOGS present at the Briefing OFFICERS OF OTCPBC President. Betty Gansky Vice President Stephen Campbell Recording Secretary Celeste Platte Corresponding Secretary.. Lieselotte Hookey 8645 Square Lake Dr, PB Gardens, FL 33418 liloudt@me.com 561-313-2771 Treasurer Fran Smith Members at Large.Tracy Guiejka, Nancy Honchar, Diane Sedbury TRIAL CHAIRPERSON Stephen Campbell 1100 SE Strathmore Dr Port St Lucie, FL 34652 Stevesdox@yahoo.com 772-219-2564 TRIAL SECRETARY Diana Johnson-Ford 1110 Kriss Lane Jupiter, FL 33458 OTCPBC.trialsec@gmail.com 561-758-4442 EVENT COMMITTEE Stephen Campbell, Jane Craig, Fran Smith, Diana Johnson-Ford, Marie Kocher Forgach, Judy McPartland, Judy Norton JUDGES AND ASSIGNMENTS Lauren Walsh #103181 Lisa Brooks #102328 Lake Park, FL Delray Beach, FL Saturday, January 26, 2019 Tr 1: Novice thru Master Sunday, January 27, 2019 Tr 1: Novice thru Master Saturday, January 26, 2019 Tr 2: Novice thru Master Sunday, January 27, 2019 Tr 2: Novice thru Master EMERGENCY SERVICES -DIAL 911 Town of West Palm Beach-Sheriff s Office: 561-471-7450 Fire Rescue WBP Station 5: 561-804-4700 LOCAL HOSPITAL Good Samaritan Medical Center 561-655-5511 I-95 north to Palm Beach Lakes exit east to Flagler Dr (on left) VETERINARIAN ON CALL PALM BEACH VETERINARY SPECIALISTS 3884 Forest Hill Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33406 Open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year 561.434.5700 Exhibitors should follow their veterinarian s recommendation to assure their dogs are free of internal and external parasites, any communicable diseases, and have appropriate vaccinations Participants should travel with proof of current Rabies vaccination.
CLASSES OFFERED SATURDAY All classes SUNDAY Trial 1 Trial 2 Trial 1 Trial 2 EXTERIOR Novice thru Master EXTERIOR Novice thru Master Outdoors No cover EXTERIOR Novice thru Master EXTERIOR Novice thru Master One continuous queue line from Trial 1 to Trial 2 both days Judging begins at 8:30 am Concurrent trials: Dog and Handler teams will progress from Trial 1 to Trial 2 directly. Please have your transfer form prepared if title is earned in trial 1. TRANSFERS Transfers WILL be allowed. For same day transfers the request for a transfer must be in writing on a transfer form, and presented to the Trial Secretary or Trial Secretary Steward as soon as the qualifying run is completed. Please follow directions from the Trial Secretary or Trial Secretary Steward for new queue location which will be changed on the RUN ORDER display board for Trial 2 when the written request is received. Transfers from day1 to day2 must be presented in writing on a TRANSFER FORM 30 min prior to the start of the trial, provided the next level class and judge are available and the class has not reached its limit. Please contact the Trial Secretary, Trial Secretary Steward or CHECK IN station for a transfer form. Transfer forms can also be downloaded from AKC.org (sports & events/ downloadable forms/scentwork). DOG ELIGIBLE TO ENTER AGE: This trial is open to all dogs SIX (6) months of age or older. REGISTRATION: Dogs must be registered with the American Kennel Club or that have AKC Limited Registration, Purebred Alternative Listing/Indefinite Listing Privileges (PAL/ILP), an AKC Canine Partners listing number or approved Foundation Stock Service (FSS) breeds are eligible to participate. Dogs with PAL/ILP, Canine Partners must be spayed or neutered in order to compete. Dog refers to both sexes. HEALTH: Dogs with physical challenges (including amputees, deafness and blindness) are eligible to participate based upon the opinion of the judge. Dogs with physical injury (including mental or physical illness, sutures and bandages) and females in season may NOT participate. Aggressive dogs may not participate. TITLE: Dogs entering upper level searches must hold the title in prior level class. Three qualifying scores are required to earn a title. All exhibitors should obtain a copy of the Regulations for Scent Work Trials at www.akc.org/rules ENTRY FEES PER DAY Each entry (includes a $3.50 AKC recording fee). $25 per dog per trial additional entries of the same dog in the same trial $15 each add l entry Mail entry forms and fees to: Diana Johnson-Ford, trial secretary, 1110 Kriss Lane, Jupiter, FL 33458 Overnight deliveries must be sent with no signature required at delivery. E-mail: otcpbc.trialsec@gmail.com (inquiries only) Please make checks payable to: the Obedience Training Club of Palm Beach County (OTCPBC) No entries will be accepted by phone, email, fax, or hand delivery. No entry shall be made and no entry shall be accepted which specifies any conditions as to its acceptance. Illegible entries will not be processed and will be returned to the exhibitor. Returned checks do not constitute a valid entry and the Trial Secretary will add a $25.00 collection fee to the amount of each returned check.
WAIT LIST INFORMATION OTCPBC is offering a wait list to fill openings created by withdrawn entries after the trial s closing date/time. A maximum of 25 entries per day will be placed on the club's wait list. All entries, including wait listed entries, must be received by the Trial Secretary prior to Wednesday, January 2, 2019 8:00 pm. No entries may be withdrawn with a refund after closing on Wednesday, January 2, 2019 8:00pm unless a withdrawn entry is replaced by a wait listed entry. Any wait listed entry that does not move off the wait list into the trial will receive a full refund. TRIAL INFORMATION Exhibitors MUST check-in EACH day they are entered. EXHIBITOR CHECK-IN: At check-in you will receive your armband number. Once the time and location for check-in is determined all exhibitors will be notified by email. WARM UP AREA will consist of one container of each odor being tested at the trial and may consist of blank containers. Please limit warm-up to 2 minutes. No elimination or training in the warm up area. Judges are not required to wait for dogs. The Owner of each dog is solely responsible for having it ready at the search area when it is to be judged. The club is not responsible for locating late dogs. Collars, Leashes and Harnesses. While not actively searching, dogs MUST be curbed to a 6 leash or shorter. Dogs must be on leash or securely crated at all times. During searches, the judge will determine leash use. Collars and leashes shall meet requirements set forth in the rules for scent work. Go Pro is allowed attached to a harness, retractable leashes allowed only during searches. ADDITIONAL SITE INFORMATION Trial Site. It is not appropriate to visit the trial location prior to the trial date. Many search locations are real-life environments and such visits may risk the host losing the opportunity to use the location in the future. Possession of Odors and Training. Chapter 5. Section 26 of the Scent Work Regulations state only the trial administrator will have scent/odor at the trial site. There shall be no training on the grounds of the AKC Scent Work trial. Spectator Area. Spectators are encouraged. Any person not handling a dog in the current class, or any person who has already completed their run in the class may choose to watch the search from the DESIGNATED spectator area. Only Handler Discrimination classes can be watched by anyone. No one outside the search area may assist the handler or disclose the location of the hide. Spectators who intentionally or unintentionally give aid to a team may be asked to leave the area by the judge. Spectators are forbidden to discuss details of the search with handlers who have not run. Spectators should not cheer or applaud until the team is leaving the search area once the judge indicates the search is completed. Crating: Participants are required to crate at their vehicles. Please be aware of the weather on the trial date. Dogs must be leashed with leash in hand, or securely crated at all times. Handlers are recommended to determine the safety of dog/dog interaction or contact and will be held responsible for their conduct during trial hours. Clean up: Exhibitors are responsible for cleaning up after their dog(s). Any exhibitor failing to do so may be excused without benefit of refund if the Event Committee deems the exhibitor to be in violation of this requirement. Please use the pea gravel elimination area. RIBBONS, AWARDS, AND PRIZES Placement ribbons will be awarded in each class as follows: First Place.......Blue Rosette Second Place........ Red Rosette Third Place... Yellow Rosette Fourth Place.....White Rosette Qualifying Score.......Dark Green flat A New Title rosette will be awarded to all dog and handler teams finishing a title. High in Trial (Ch 6, Section 8) is NOT OFFERED THIS SHOW
NOTICE TO EXHIBITORS SAFETY, BEHAVIOR and LIABILITY The safety of the dog is our primary concern. By entering this trial, exhibitors acknowledge that they are familiar with the rules and regulations of this sport, and that their dogs are familiar with and able to perform all searches safely. It is expressly understood that exhibitors alone are responsible for the behavior of their dogs and/or children. Any exhibitor whose dogs and/or children create an unnecessary disturbance or repeatedly engage in unsafe or disruptive behavior may, at the discretion of the trial committee, be asked to leave the show site. In such case, no refund of any fees paid will be made. The Obedience Training Club of Palm Beach County (OTCPBC) and its agents, employees, etc., will assume no responsibilities for any loss, damage or injury sustained by exhibitors or handlers, or to any of their dogs or property and further assumes no responsibility for injury to children. OTCPBC reserves the right to decline entries for cause and may remove any dog on account of aggression. No one shall have any recourse or claim against OTCPBC or any official thereof. REFUNDS No entry fee will be refunded if the trial cannot open or be completed by reason of riots, civil disturbances, fire, an act of God, public emergency, act of a public enemy, or any other cause beyond the control of the organizing committee. No entry fee will be refunded in the event a dog is absent, disqualified, excused, or barred from competition by the action of the Trial Committee. Dogs pulled after closing because of injury or other medical condition are NOT eligible for a refund. Bitches in season WILL be refunded the full entry fee. Notification in writing must be given to the trial secretary no later than one half hour PRIOR to the start of the first class of the day of the trial. Claims will be arbitrated as set forth on the Official AKC Entry Form for this event. HOTEL INFORMATION Red Roof Inn La Quinta Inn 561-697-7710 561-689-8540 2421 Metrocentre Blvd E 1910 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd West Palm Beach, FL 33407 West Palm Beach, FL 33409 La Quinta Inn Best Western 561-575-7201 561-844-8448 34 Fisherman s Way 11360 US Hwy 1 Jupiter, FL 33477 Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33408 LOCAL CAMPGROUNDS RV Parking is NOT available at the trial site Jonathan Dickinson State Park, Hobe Sound, FL MacArthur Beach State Park, Palm Beach Gardens, FL DIRECTIONS TO THE TRIAL SITE For GPS Directions: 3333 Forest Hill Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33406 From I-95: Take exit #66, FL 882/Forest Hill Blvd. Proceed WEST 1.5 miles. Children s Home Society is on the right. From the FL Turnpike: From the FL Turnpike: Take exit #97, US-98/FL-80/Southern Blvd. Go east onto US 98/Southern Blvd. Take the FL-807/S.Congress Ave exit (south). Turn Right onto Forest Hill Blvd. Children s Home Society is on the right.
AKC SCENT WORK Official Entry Form Send to: Diana Johnson-Ford, Trial Secretary 1110 Kriss Lane, Jupiter, FL 33458 Able to Volunteer Sat Sun Entry preference to volunteers Saturday 01/26/19 Saturday 01/26/19 Sunday 01/27/19 Sunday 01/27/19 2019028408 Novice A Novice B Advanced Excellent Master 2019028409 Novice A Novice B Advanced Excellent Master 2019028410 Novice A Novice B Advanced Excellent Master 2019028411 Novice A Novice B Advanced Excellent Master Container, Buried, Interior, and Handler Discrimination Searches not offered $25 per 1 st entry per trial (each row is a separate trial), plus $15 per additional box checked per row. Fees due: AKC Registered Name Trial # EXTERIOR 1 st run $25 Make checks payable to OTCPBC Trial Secretary will add a $25.00 collection fee to the amount of each returned check. Registration Number 2 nd run $15 Call name Date of birth Sex AKC/PAL/ILP/CP Foreign Breed Variety Breeder Sire Dam Owner Owner s Address City State Zip Telephone Email Handler name (if different from owner): Junior Handler # (if applicable): Fields marked in blue are REQUIRED. ***Be sure to read the Agreement and sign on the reverse. No form will be processed without your signature!***
AGREEMENT I certify that I am the actual owner of the dog, or that I am the duly authorized agent of the actual owner whose name I have entered. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry, I (we) agree to abide by the rules and regulations of The American Kennel Club in effect at the time of this event, and any additional rules and regulations appearing in the premium list of this event and entry form and any decision made in accord with them. I (we) agree that the club holding this event has the right to refuse this entry for cause which the club shall deem sufficient. I (we) certify and represent that the dog entered is not a hazard to persons or other dogs. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry and of the holding of this event and of the opportunity to have the dog judged and to win prizes, ribbons, or trophies, I (we) agree to hold the AKC, the event-giving club, their members, directors, governors, officers, agents, superintendents or event secretary and the owner and/or lessor of the premises and any provider of services that are necessary to hold this event and any employees or volunteers of the aforementioned parties, and any AKC approved judge, judging at this event, harmless from any claim for loss or injury which may be alleged to have been caused directly or indirectly to any person or thing by the act of this dog while in or about the event premises or grounds or near any entrance thereto, and I (we) personally assume all responsibility and liability for any such claim; and I (we) further agree to hold the aforementioned parties harmless from any claim of loss, injury or damage to this dog. Additionally, I (we) hereby assume the sole responsibility for and agree to indemnify, defend and save the aforementioned parties harmless from any and all loss and expense (including legal fees) by reason of the liability imposed by law upon any of the aforementioned parties for damage because of bodily injuries, including death at any time resulting therefrom, sustained by any person or persons, including myself (ourselves), or on account of damage to property, arising out of or in consequence of my (our) participation in this event, however such, injuries death or property damage may be caused, and whether or not the same may have been caused or may be alleged to have been caused by the negligence of the aforementioned parties or any of their employees, agents, or any other person. I (we) agree that the determination of whether the injury is serious shall be made by the event veterinarian and is binding on me (us). I (WE) AGREE THAT ANY CAUSE OF ACTION, CONTROVERSY OR CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE ENTRY, EXHIBITION OR ATTENDANCE AT THE EVENT BETWEEN THE AKC AND THE EVENT-GIVING CLUB (UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED IN THIS PREMIUM LIST) AND MYSELF (OURSELVES) OR AS TO THE CONSTRUCTION, INTERPRETATION AND EFFECT OF THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE SETTLED BY ARBITRATION PURSUANT TO THE APPLICABLE RULES OF THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION. HOWEVER, PRIOR TO ARBITRATION ALL APPLICABLE AKC BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS, AND PROCEDURES MUST FIRST BE FOLLOWED AS SET FORTH IN THE AKC CHARTER AND BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS, PUBLISHED POLICIES AND GUIDELINES. SIGNATURE of owner or his agent duly authorized to make this entry. SIGN HERE X: Phone #: cell phone: Email required for notifications: Emergency Contact Name: Phone #: Please call or email for ADA requests